M5 crash victims named

A lorry driver that crashed into the back of a stationary bus carrying fruit-packers on the M5 has been named as William Mapstone, who was 65. The bus passenger killed was Liaquat Ali, who was 35. More than 20 others were injured.

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The family of Liaquat Ali, the bus passenger who died following Saturday's M5 crash have paid tribute to "a loving husband" and father.

In a statement released by West Midlands Police, they said:

"Our dad was tragically taken away from us while doing the job he so very much loved.

"We would very much like to thank the people who helped both us and Dad through such a tragic time, including all the emergency services that attended the scene to help Dad on the motorway to try and save him."

The driver of the bus that was involved in Saturday's M5 crash remains on bail, after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash, West Midlands Police have confirmed.

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The driver of a lorry that crashed into the rear of a stationary bus carrying a party of fruit-pickers on the M5 has died in hospital, police have confirmed.

West Midlands Police said the 65-year-old haulier, from Somerset, passed away shortly after 9pm last night at a Birmingham hospital following the accident, which left one bus passenger dead and another critically ill.

A bus passenger was killed and more than 20 other people injured in the accident.